It was an incredibly senseless death.
The funeral ceremony was held at Taesan Hospital.
The funeral hall was packed to the brim, as figures from politics, government, and the business world, executives and employees of the Pan-Taesan Group, and citizens flocked in large numbers.
Domestic and foreign figures who could not attend mourned the deceased’s sudden death with wreaths and condolence messages.
At least when dawn broke, the number of mourners decreased, allowing for a little breathing room.
When Jungsan Group Chairman Jang Do-ung gave a meaningful look and stood up first, Taesan Group Vice Chairman Jang Do-hun stood up after him.
Iljin Group Honorary Chairman Jang Geun-ho watched with sharp eyes as the two men walked out one after the other.
Once they reached a quiet spot, Chairman Jang Do-ung asked straightforwardly.
“What are you going to do from now on?”
“He passed away so suddenly that I haven’t been able to think that far ahead yet.”
Jang Do-hun had been helping his older brother Jang Do-myeong lead the Taesan Group.
Jang Do-ung shared the same ‘Do’ generational character and was older, making him their older cousin.
“You need to keep your wits about you at times like this.
If you’re not careful, you might end up doing all the work only to hand the reward to someone else.”
“Following the family tradition, we should have Yeong-jun inherit shipping and lead the group.”
“Then what about you?”
“We didn’t discuss the specifics, but my brother said he would carve out the mart for me later.”
“How much is that even worth?
Yeong-jun is still very young.”
“What… are you saying?”
“Times have changed.
It’s time for the tradition of the eldest son strictly inheriting the group to change as well.”
“…!”
Jang Do-hun made a surprised face and quickly looked around.
Fortunately, there was no one around.
“Please don’t say such things.
How could I…”
“I’m not asking for an answer right now.
I’m telling you to carefully consider how you must act to protect the Taesan Group.
If you want, I will help you.”
The holding company of the Taesan Group was Taesan Shipping.
However, they had lost a lot of shares while going through the recent liquidity crisis.
Currently, the Jungsan Group owned 25.47%, and the Taesan Group owned 20.53%.
It was a situation where Jang Do-ung could step forward to take over the management rights of Taesan Shipping whenever he made up his mind to do so.
“Take your time and think about it.”
After patting his shoulder, Jang Do-ung turned back, leaving only Jang Do-hun behind with a dazed expression.
At that time, Min-jun was guarding the mourning altar alongside Yeong-jun.
“It seems almost everyone who’s coming has arrived, so you should go in and get some shut-eye.”